11th May, 2022 10:00
Asian Works of Art
393
â–¡ A BATAK LUTE (GAMBUS)
â–¡ A BATAK LUTE (GAMBUS), SUMATRA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
the body carved with scrolling flame or wave design, the headstock with three tuning pegs, surmounted by a seated figure with horsehair plume, the tailpiece carved with a grotesque grimacing face
85cm excluding plume
Sold for £90
â–¡ A BATAK LUTE (GAMBUS), SUMATRA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
the body carved with scrolling flame or wave design, the headstock with three tuning pegs, surmounted by a seated figure with horsehair plume, the tailpiece carved with a grotesque grimacing face
85cm excluding plume
Auction: Asian Works of Art, 11th May, 2022
